America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/27/2014

The first Semi-Finals show

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes


The 12 acts from which six will be chosen tonight:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group) (Mel B's Wildcard)
Paul Ieti (Singer)
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Emily West (Singer)

My top sixc from them is:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Emily West (Singer)

**

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.

Ariana Grande performs (Wow! This is early for a performance from a known star.)

Montage of last night's show - judges and acts

New this year is Snapple's Instant Save - 5th, 6th and 7th. America votes to save one immediately.
5th, 6th and 7th are Ariel Animatioon, David and Leeman, Mara Justine
America can do an instant save and save one act. We have 30 minutes.

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

First group: Flight Crew Jump Rope, Bad Boys of Ballet, Mike Super
America has voted. The first act going into the top 12 is: Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Howie: America knows what it's doing. And I am an amazing judge. (LOL)

Commercials

Howie dressed as an usher helping the audience sit (fun stuff).

Next group: Andrey Moraru and Sons of Serindip
America has voted. The next act going into the top 12 is: Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Heidi - Told you you had nothing to worry about.

Commercials

Hanging in the Green Room

Q&A Skyping for judges including Piers Morgan

Emily West, Paul Ieti, Miguel Dakota and Dan Naturman
America has voted. The third act going into the top 12 is: Emily West (Singer)
Howard - She is a million dollar act.

Three acts left on stage. One of them is also going to the top 12.
America has voted. The third act going into the top 12 is: Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mel B - Just carry on doing what you do.

Commercials

5th, 6th and 7th are Ariel Animation, David and Leeman, Mara Justine and in danger of going home.
America has voted. The live Snapple Save vote is: Mara Justine
Howard - What an emotional roller-coaster. There is a lot of pressure on you. Just remember to give us a little bit of lows and a little bit of highs. You don't have to wail it all the way.

It's now up to the judges

Commercials

Judges decision
Heidi - Aerial Animation - Story-telling is magical. David and Leeman I loved you, so I'm chosing you.
Howie - David and Leeman
Howard - David and Leeman

They were also next in line by the Snapple Save vote.
So, going through to the semi-finals is:
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Emily West (Singer)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
David and Leeman (Magicians)

Next week we;ll see the next 12 acts,

Cya next Tuesday. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/26/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the first semi-final.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The acts that made the semi-finals are:
Emily West
Dan Naturman
Miguel Dakota
David and Leeman
Bailas Conmuigo
Andrey Moraru
Jaycob Curleb
Aerial Animation
Mat Franco
Mara Justine
Sons of Serindip
Bleu Journey
Paul Ieti
Christen Stoinev
AcroArmy
Emil & Dariel
Jonah Smith
Quintavious Johnson
Smoothini
Kelli Glover

And the Judge's Wildcards:
Heidi - Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Howie - Mike Super
Howard - Wendy Liebman
Mel B - Bad Boys of Ballet

Tonight, six will go through:
Heidi's Wildcard - Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Mel B's Wildcard - Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
Paul Ieti (Singer)
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Emily West (Singer)

**

Heidi's Wildcard:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew)
Heidi, Mel and Audience Standing O
Heidi - Yes, they made me proud.
Mel B - That is the way to kick off the show tonight. Well done,.
Howie - I don't agree. It looked like more of the same. And I think the pressure got to them.
Howard - I feel bad for you guys. Because you were confused. I speak for America. When you do your thing, it's beautiful, but it's similar. Here's my suggestion - Isolate some members. (the girls - They DID! Howard - No they didn't. Watch it on TV.
(They are good at what they do. I think Howard and Howie were off a bit, and maybe the girls were a bit over the top. They have the chance, but it will take America voting them through.)

Commercials

Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Howie - First of all she brought me to my feet in the middle of her song. You sing with the passion of someone twice your age. You are exactly what this show needs. People have to vote for you.
Howard - I'm really glad we put you through. I think of you as Superman... Sometimes he's Clark Kent. You played your voice softly (Clark) and brought it up to Superman. Good job.
Mel B - You are an amazing proper artist.
Heidi - The song is Breakaway but for me it's Breakout. I see you spread your wings right into the finals.
(She reminds me of a bespeckled Jackie Evancho. That kid has an amazingly powerful voice. She could go through to the finals with votes.)

Commercials

Mel B's Wildcard
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
Mel B - I just think at this point there's no room for error and that was seamless.
Howard - You have a great act. You're sexy to watch. When you have 90 seconds, when you ran off stage for 40 seconds, you lose it.
Heidi - You are great dancers.
Howie - I agree with Heidi. I don't know if it's a million dollar act, but you were wonderful. If you don't make it then someone could pick you up as background dancers.)
(I'm not as into dance acts this year for some reason, but they were pretty damn good. But at this level, they would HAVE to be, wouldn't they? As with all of them, it will take America voting them through. Good luck!)

Commercials

Paul Ieti (Singer)
Heidi - I have to be honest. This was not your best vocal performance.
Mel B - I think when you hear that back you will not be as happy as you should be. You were a little off tonight.
Howie - Mara did a lot better than you.
Howard - Your a hero, but we have to separate your story from it. I don't think you will be happy with the playback.
(I thought he was a little flat through the whole song. I was hoping for him, but I don't think he did it, tonight.)

Commercials

Howie'x Wildcard
Mike Super (Magician)
Howie - Everything about this pleases me. This thing you did shows me
Mel B - I'm really glad you're back. How did you do that?
Howard - You listened to me and got rid of the dumb dead idiot Desmond. Good job.
Howie - This is like you - out of the box. New and unique. I liked it.
(My only problem with him is that his setups are slow to my mind. The "magic" is great, but... We'll see.)

Commercials

Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Standing O by audience and Judges
Howie - What I love about this show is you can see anything. I believe you showed us everything,. It's thrilling to see you and to watch you.
Howard - You said it best in your packet, you speak in the language of movement. This is compelling every time I see you.
Heidi - I love what you do. You are a human pretzel
Mel B - Since no one else mentioned it - There were a few hiccups, right? It didn't matter. You were still captivating. I loved it.
(He's amazing. He is a partial contortionist and balance act. He twists and turns, usually balanced on one hand. The "hiccups" were a couple of slips, but he covered them quickly, as a professional would. I think he will go through.)

Commercials

Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Howard - You have the look. The one thing you're missing is that people will snooze through that one. You need to work on... I don't know.
Heidi - I think America's new heartthrob has arrived.
Howie - I think Howard is wrong. I think you have a great chance of winning the million.
Mel B - You have that star quality. And you can sing!
(I think Howard was a dick on this one, but the song was kinda monotone-ish. And he sang behind the mike like a guy with an wire electric guitar who can't move much or far. Even so, that may make him unique enough to move on these days. We'll see.)

Commercials

Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
Heidi and Howie Standing O
Heidi - You sang so beautifully tonight I don't think you
Mel B - You took a well-known song and flipped it and made it your own.
Howie - If you're voting on talent, then it's you. If you're voting for popularity, then it's Miguel.
Howard - The worse name for a band. But you're fantastic.
(I didn't recognize the song, but it was beautiful. Again, though, I thought he was just a touch flat throughout the song. Maybe my ears are deceiving me? They usually don't. ;-) )

Commercials

David and Leeman (Magicians)
Mel B - Even though there's a lot going on, you kept us entertained.
Howie - I liked it.
Howard - Must be the big trick going around. You do it best, though.
Heidi - I'm happy that I didn't have to hit my buzzer and happy that I didn't have to call 911.
(Howard's right. I've seen the act before and others are pretty good, but these guys are more engaging than others.)

Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Heidi - It is impressive that you managed to offend everyone. (I didn't see that. Sounds like she was watching someone else.)
Mel B - I think you're funny. I love your schtick.
Howie - He made you laugh. It's smart writing. I think America needs to go Naterman.
Howard - You put us at ease. It's RCMH - a big stage. I look forward to you coming on.
ONLINE they say the judges are cranky tonight. Heidi said it wasn't funny.
(Tonight, he reminded me of Jon Lovitz from SNL. Naturman is funny, but I'm not sure everyone will get the humor. I hope so. It would be nice to have a comedian make it again. - I call Terry Fator a comedian, even though he's also a singer and ventriloquist.)

Commercials

Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mel B - I have to think back to the first time we saw you. The ideas were there, but the delivery was disjointed. It was a little slow. I was disappointed.
Heidi - I feel like today you took a step back.
Howard - We are watching a performance here that is very very smart. Your strength holding her up with one hand shows strength. Fantastic.
Howie - I feel like I agree with everyone. I responded to the action.
(She concluded the story she's been telling through all her performances. I just thought things went a little slow. I guess I expected more. Maybe I shouldn't have. We'll see.)

Commercials

Emily West (Singer)
Standing O by everyone
Heidi - You have that special... That old Hollywood glamor style. What can I say, I have a lady crush on you.
Mel B - Your voice is smooth and silky, I could listen to it all night long.
Howie - This is what were striving for. You rose to the occasion.
Howard - This is the best musical performance of the night. This is a star. She's got the look and attitude. She is stupendous. How lucky are we that we had a night like this? If people don't vote then other acts get through.
(She's wonderful and "old Hollywood". She should go through easily.)

**

So the acts that played tonight:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group) (Mel B's Wildcard)
Paul Ieti (Singer)
Howie's Wildcard - Mike Super (Magician)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Miguel Dakota (Singer)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Dan Naturman (Comedian)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Emily West (Singer)

My top five from them is:
Flight Crew Jump Rope (Jump Rope Crew) (Heidi's Wildcard)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Sons of Serindip (Musical group)
David and Leeman (Magicians)
Emily West (Singer)

Results show tomorrow night.

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/20/2014

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Extreme (Dance group)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Smoothini (Magician)
Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

My picks tonight:
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

**

Commercials

Reddi Wip After Party

First Group: Emil & Dariel, Dom the Bom's Triple Threat, Extreme
America has voted. The first act going through to the semi-finals is: Emil & Dariel (Cellists)
Mel B - Get your game face on and keep doing what you do.

Commercials

Next Group: Bad Boys of Ballet, Jonah Smith
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Jonah Smith (Singer)
Howard - He is the real deal. There's no phony posturing. I think you know exactly what you have to do. Keep plowing through.

Next Group: Quintavious Johnson, Mothman Dance
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Quintavious Johnson (Singer)
Heidi - You were amazing last night. You could make it all the way. Good luck

Commercials

Taylor Williamson (runner up last year) performs onstage.

Next Tuesday, the semi-finals begin.

The Illusionists (Kevin James*, Dan Sperry* and Adam Trent - those marked with * are from prior AGT seasons) perform

Commercials

Next Group: Jonatan Riquelme, Smoothini
America has voted. The next act going through to the semi-finals is: Smoothini
Howie - The point was from where I was sitting - not from the judging desk - what I saw was spectacular. You do have to be aware.

Next Group: One Voice Children's Choir, Kelli Glover, Nina Burri
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: Nina Burri
Judges will pick from the Children's Choir and Kelli Glover. (5th and 6th in last night's voting.)

Commercials

Judges will pick from the Children's Choir and Kelli Glover. (5th and 6th in last night's voting.)
Mel B - OVCC - I loved your performance last night, but think you just got through by the skin of your teeth last week. And Kelli, you were so nervous yesterday - Kelli
Howard - I make the decision based on who can make a comeback. The act I think has the ability to nmake a comeback is Kelli
Howie - Kelli - Beautiful voice and never give up. OVCC - You were amazing, but Kelli, remember never give up... you don't have to give up, I'm voting for you.
Kelli Glover goes through.

**

Through tonight:
Emil & Dariel
Jonah Smith
Quintavious Johnson
Smoothini
Kelli Glover

Next Tuesday, the semi-finals start. Here are the acts going through to them:
Emily West
Dan Naturman
Miguel Dakota
David and Leeman
Bailas Conmuigo
Andrey Moraru
Jaycob Curleb
Aerial Animation
Mat Franco
Mara Justine
Sons of Serindip
Bleu Journey
Paul Ieti
Christen Stoinev
AcroArmy
Emil & Dariel
Jonah Smith
Quintavious Johnson
Smoothini
Kelli Glover

Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/19/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the last quarter-final.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Extreme (Dance group)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Smoothini (Magician)
Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

**

Bad Boys of Ballet (Dance group)
Heidi and Mel B Standing O
Mel B - I love you guys. Your energy is through the roof.
Howie - This is the last live show before the finals. (Basically, he said they were "average".)
Heidi - I loved it to. I know the music inspired you.
Howard - Howie is right. In order to get America to vote for you, you have to do somewthing special. It was like an aerobic exercise.
(Not as wild as some of the other live show opening acts, but pretty good. I think, though, that unless the rest of the acts fall down, they won't make it through. We'll see.)

Commercials

One Voice Children's Choir (Choral group)
Audience Standing O
Howard - You know I'm a big fan and I went on my knees to Mel B. I am going to be honest, but I don't think you did enough. It will be up to America.
Howie - You made the song spectacular.
Heidi - You guys filled this room up. It was great.
Mel B - You stepped it up a notch. Like Heidi said you filled the room.
(100 kids singing "Let It Go". They did a great job, but I seriously doubt, as with the dance group above, that they did enough. I'm not sure what they could have done better, though. We'll see.)

Commercials

Jonah Smith (Singer)
Howard - Singers come and go in this competition. I usually don't remember what they did. With you I do.
Heidi - One thing to say to you, "I Want you to Stay With Me" (the song he sang). I loved it.
Mel B - I feel like you're feeling the pressure.
Howie - I think you are the third act of the night and by far I think you're the best so far.
(Howie is right, here. I thought he's done the best so far. Now all following acts have their chances in their own hands.)

Commercials

Dom the Bom's Triple Threat (Card throwing)
Heidi - This is encouraging really bad behavior. I'm just glad it was cards and not knives.
Mel B - I think there was a lot of pressure to get everything done. It was fun.
Howie - I loved it and they should vote for you.
Howard - I don't want to be the mean judge, but this is an act that has to be judged on its merit. But I think you had too much going on.
(Hmmm... In some respects it was good - any misses, he rethrew a card to hit the target, like I've seen acts do in Vegas. In other respects, it would be hard to see... He had a farmer's market set up and threw cards at veggies, fruit, and water bottles, then threw into the audience trying to get to the balcony, and his head was barely above the stuff in the carts. Just depends on the other acts. We have to see.)

Commercials

Extreme (Dance group)
Heidi - Loved it. Like you had firecrackers under your sneakers.
Mel B - The first time I didn't want it to stop. This time, there were moves I've seen before.
Howie - My focus was on this little girl in the front. Every time she was so high in the air.
Howard - The dance category is so difficult this year. When it comes to voting I don't think it will be memorable enough. This was a nice dance, but the choreography wasn't strong enough.
(I'm not that great at critiquing dance groups. There was a lot of energy... They did great... But it reminded me of a cheer leading troupe more than dancing, and as Howard said, wasn't that memorable. It will take a lot of votes to get them through tonight.)

Commercials

Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Howie - Wow! You're always surprising.
Howard - Out of all the acts tonight, I was excited to see you. If you go through, I'd love to see your grandpa perform with you.
Heidi - I was very surprised to hear this type of music from a cello.
Mel B - Boys, that was off the chain. You're exciting and passionate. I loved it.
(VERY COOL. I love the way these guys play. They should be through with no problem.)

Commercials

Nina Burri (Contortionist)
Howard - I'm inspired by someone at 30 years old going to China to learn contortion. This is a really motivational night tonight. You are beautiful.
Heidi - Honestly, I felt my hamstring pop watching you. Not sure if it's big enough.
Mel B - Everybody was saying "Why can't my wife do this?"
Howie - I was saying that. You are SO sexy. Can you teach my wife just two of those positions?
(She's VERY good looking. I'm sure Mel is correct. I am also not sure it's "big" enough for the type of stages she'd be on. As Heidi said, she usually sees contortionists around another act. We'll see.)

Commercials

Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Standing O by audience and judges
Heidi - Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow. Amazing amazing amazing. What can I say, power voice, powerful presence
Mel B - What just happened? You showed us your gift
Howie - At this moment, after hearing that, you have a lot of thinking to do. Know what you have to think about? What am I going to do with a million dollars?
Howard - Is it just me or am I the only one worried about puberty coming on? You woke this crowd up.
(That song is normally sung by women - from Dreamgirls. The kid hit it way out of the park. He should be through easily.)

Commercials

Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Howie and audience Standing O
Mel B - I am a big fan of yours. Tonight there was something missing.
Howie - If it was repetitive, I needed to see more. Innovation in dance is amazing.
Howard - If I was a professor in AGT University, my philosophy would be you have to be memorable. A+ at the university.
Heidi - I love what you do, but think you rely too much on the video in the background.
(Magical. A lot more aerial than prior. These guys are wonderful.)

Smoothini (Magician)
Heidi - I'm not sure if you can take it to the bank. I love you, but I'm not sure.
Mel B - I do think what you did tonight was great. I don't think it was big enough.
Howie - I think the audience will be the people at home., You saw it America. You have to vote.
Howard - This was just a mess. It was like we were in a bar and we were left out of things. You are better than that.
(He's closeup magic like others, but it didn't come through as well for some reason.)

Commercials

Jonatan Riquelme (Rolla Bolla Aerial)
Mel B - Emotional roller coaster. You don't understand how terrifying that is to actually watch. Well done brother,.
Heidi - Fabulous. I think you're great.
Howard - We've had Rolla Bolla acts before and they've fallen,. You kept us engaged.
Howie - Why would you put a mat down? At that height... You thrilled us. I hope enough people vote.
(if you look up Rolla Bolla and videos, you will see what he does. I understand how dangerous it is, but it takes a while to get set up. They've complained about that with others. Does the danger outweigh the time it takes? And then you go to "After a 90 second act, what more is there?" I mean, he pretty much does the same thing every time. Why aren't they complaining about it?)

Commercials

Kelli Glover (Singer)
Made it to judgement week in 2009 and was sent home.
Heidi - You were the last act of the night and I have to say unforgettable.
Mel B - You are truly amazing.
Howard - I think that you want it too much and you do tighten up. Relax.
Howie - You taught us all a lesson. Never give up. You sang beautifully, you are beautiful.
(She is great. I hope she makes it through, and even then, realizes, especially if she doesn't or doesn't go much further, that she can be like many of the others who don't make it on AGT, The Voice, American Idol, etc., and become a star with the help of the "auditions" for AGT. She's in my list of 5 tonight.)

**

My picks tonight:
Jonah Smith (Singer)
Emil and & Dariel (Cellists)
Quintavious Johnson (12yo Singer)
Mothmen Dance (aerial Dance group)
Kelli Glover (Singer)

Live results show tomorrow night. Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/13/2014

 Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Today Show's winniong act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

My picks tonight:
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

First group: Cornell Bhangra and Sons of Serindip
America has voted. The first act going into the semi-finals is: Sons of Serindip.
Mel B - I am very happy for you guys. Both acts left everything on the stage last night.

Commercials

Reddi Whip After Party

Next Group: Bleu Journey, Kieran and Finian Makepeace, Dragon House the Agents
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Bleu Journey
Heidi - I want to congratulate you guys. I'm not surprised because you were one of the best last night.

Commercials

Nick backstage with the acts.

Then the judges chat with people online, answering questions.

Next Group: Paul Ieti and Anna Clendening
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Paul Ieti
Howie - I am feeling good. Anna is a hero in her own right. America doesn't get it wrong. You're touching a nerve all over America and that's why you are still here.

Commercials

Taylor Williamson (comedian and runner up last year) performs skit with Heidi as girlfriend

Kenichi Ebina (performer and 1st last year) performs

Commercials

Next Group: Christen Stoinev and Wendy Liebman
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Christen Stoinev
Howard - I'm thrilled you're going through. I'm looking forward to your next performance.

Next Group: AcroArmy, Adrian Romoff, Mike Super
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going HOME is: Adrian Romoff

So now the judges will pick who remains from AcroArmy and Mike Super.

Commercials

Judges choose between AcroArmy and Mike Super
Heidi - I love you both, but I am chosing AcroArmy
Howie - I have to go with Mike Super
Mel B - The acts are so different and both are brilliant. AcroArmy, you were brilliant onstage. Mike, you were too. AcroArmy
Howard - Mike I do love you but I think Desmond slows you down. AcroArmy, you were perfect. I have to choose AcroArmy.
So, AcroArmy goes through.

Through tonight:
Sons of Serindip
Bleu Journey
Paul Ieti
Christen Stoinev
AcroArmy

Next Tuesday, the last set of 12 performers take RCMH stage.

Cya then.

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/12/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the third quarter-final.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes
The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Today Show's winniong act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

**

Dragon House the Agents (Dancer group)
Mel B - What a great way to open the show. Precision.
Howie - It is exciting. I think I heard you (Mel) screaming too because of the twisting.
Howard - You guys are great and great at what you do. Cautionary - I've seen you a couple of times already and both are similar.
Heidi - I think you guys are great. I love this type of dance. You have to keep surprising us.
(Kind of a boring hip-hop/rap dance. The music was very bass - typical of the hip-hop/rap songs. Not one of my favorites, but it's up to America.)

Commercials

Anna Clendening (Singer with Anxiety Disorder)
Howie - I feel very emotional right now because of your story and hearing it in relation to Robin Williams' story (suicide last night) I don't know what  to say but Thank You.
Heidi - I hope that your journey will continue with us.
Howard - I am listening to a body of your work... I thought it was not as emotional as your prior acts. It was nice.
Mel B - I loved it. You sang like an angel.
(I give her props for getting out there and performing and I hope she continues to get better. I thought she was a bit flat throughout. Within that constraint she sang very well. Again, it's up to America.)

Commercials

Today Show's winning act - Cornell Bhangra (Dance group)
Audience, Mel and Heidi - Standing O
Heidi - This was so much fun... Like a fusion Bollywood/Hip-hop
Howard - First of all I'm surprised no one fell off the stage at the end. I think you have an advantage, coming in... We haven't seen you before...
Mel B - I have to say that was off the chain.
Howie - It was exciting. It was unexpected. You brought a new age to it. Congratulations.
(Pretty good. Thought the last few moments were not much (bouncing up and down), but the costumes and rest of the act were cool. We'll see.)

Commercials

Kieran and Finian Makepeace - Musical act (playing and singing)
Heidi - I feel like you took a vibrant pop song and made it anemic.
Mel B - I loved it. You took us somewhere with it in your own style.,
Howie - It's where you are in the live show. After Bhangra you were very low-key.
Howard - I seemed to lack something, You guys do take risks. This was a bit laskluster. There's something about you that I hope America sees in you.
(I don't recall ever having heard the song before. (Heidi likes the original.) It seemed to me to be a "downer" song. They have great harmonies and play well. I guess we'll see.)

Commercials

Mike Super (& Desmond) (Magician)
Howard - I gotta tell you I hate Desmond. I know you believe in him, I guess. I don't like the schtick. You are a great magician yourself.
Howie - Amazing. Not only are you so spectacular, but guys everywhere are going to try to figure out how to make women feel something when they're not there.
Heidi - I loved it. Thought it was fantastic.
(I've heard them complain before about how long it takes a magician to set up a trick. They should have this time, too. It was slow. And Desmond (his imaginary "spirit" friend) is as Howard said. Too much. I think I get why he's using him and it may be for the funniness, but it adds too much time to the setup and trick.)

Commercials

Adrian Romoff (Pianist - 8yo)
Howie - You are a Phenom. Not only your playing is phenomenal, but you play with a passion.
Howard - We have to remind those at home that you are 8 years old. You are a fabulous entertainer.
Heidi - I love watching you. You are a genius and a comedian at the same time.
Mel B - I don't think you realize how entertaining you are. Do you? (I do!)
(The kid is good. I heard some mistakes in the playing, but it doesn't matter. He's waving his arms around, his glasses fell off, and he did a great job making us laugh and playing. Kinda reminds me of a little Victor Borge.)

Commercials

AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Audience, Mel, Heidi, Howie
Howard - Love love love AcroArmy. You guys are really amazing.
Heidi - This is exactly what IU want to see on AGT
Mel B - That was AMAZING.
Howie - This is the kind of act that draws people to the show.
(That was COOL. Similar to Cirque du Soleil (acrobats only), but there was a lot of flying, flipping and semi-dancing. They should get through easily.)

Commercials

Wendy Liebman (Comedies)
Heidi - I love your stream of consciousness always under your breath...,
Mel B - FINALLY a lovely woman who made us laugh throughout.
Howard - You came out like a rock-star tonight.
Howie - She is truly... It's the hardest profession. Every swing you took was a home run.
(Funny. She should get through.)

Commercials

Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Heidi, Mel B, Howie Standing
Mel B - That was just beautiful. How interesting that you only came together a coup=
Howie - You made me feel so good.
Howard - I think it's a strong night tonight and America has a tough choice tonight,.
Heidi - This was covering a well known song and making it better.
(Beautiful. Great job.)

Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Standing O - All judges
Heidi - Very sophisticated performance. You really have a new take on it. I don't know if the audience could take it all in.
Mel B - You guys have brought something so new to the show. I want you guys to win it all.
Howie - You have taken us on a new journey. It's amazing. New, fresh, original. The best dance I have ever seen on our show.
Howard - We've seen all kinds of dancers, but you have brought us to the next level of originality.
(Reminds me of the guy that won last year. They are not the only ones dancing to an animated background, though. Great job.)

Commercials

Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Standing O by everyone
Mel B - I was worried for the dog. What an entertaining night we've had. I didn't want it to stop at all.
Heidi - Great performance. I loved it.
Howard - Let's remind America you were the guy that put your finger in a campaign bottle and
Howie - Can I say I've been a judge for 5 years, and this is the best night we've. I saw you and said Ayyy... And then I saw Scooby and said Ayyy Chihuahua.
(Fantastic act. Hope the guy has another dog being Scooby's understudy. Scooby is 11 years old. He will be able to continue somewhat longer, but... Great act. We'll see...)

Commercials

Paul Ieti (Singer)
Heidi - Heartfelt performance. Overall, job well done.
Mel B - Perfect way to end the night. You sing with such passion.
Howie - You just gave America a very tough decision.
Howard - Incredible night of TV. On any night you'd go through, but was it good enough. I hope you do.

That's it.

My choices tonight:
AcroArmy (Acrobats)
Sons of Serendip (musicians)
Bleu Journey (Dancing with animated background)
Christen Stoinev and Scooby (Acrobat with a dog)
Paul Ieti (Singer)

Results show tomorrow night. Cya then! ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live results Show @ RCMH - 08/06/2014

Remember - I try to quote correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase, sometimes.

 All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Darik Santo (Comedian)
Act 2 (Opera Duo)

My picks tonight:
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
Andrey Moraru (Balancing Act)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)

Nick is introduced and introduces the judges.
Montage of judges and last night's acts.

Commercials

Reddi Whip After-Party

First group: Hart Dance Team, Darik Santos, Andrey Moraru
America has voted. The first act going into the semi-finals is: Andrey Moraru
Heidi - I'm very very happy. I predict you'll go quite far in this contest.

Commercials

Second group: Jaycob Curleb, Juan Carlos
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Jaycob Curleb
Howie: Not only am I pleased, but I'm not surprised.

Third group: Aerial Animation, Loop Rawlins
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Aerial Animation
Howard: You were fantastic and you have front-runner status. With that front-runner status, you could "rest on your laurels", but I suggest you let it all come out of you.

Commercials

Howie did the AGT ticket booth, playing with the AGT audience.

Lindsey Stirling (violinist - voted off the show a few years back) performs

Commercials

Fourth group: Mat Franco, Livy, Matt and Sammy
America has voted. The next act going to the semi-finals is: Mat Franco (magician)
Mel B - I think I was speaking for all the ladies when I said You make magic hot.

Three acts left: Act 2, Mara Justine, John and Andrew
America has voted. The act leaving the competition and going home is: John and Andrew
Judges will decide.
Act 2 - We just want to be ambassadors for opera.
Mara - I'm not ready to give the experience that AGT has given me.

Commercials

Judges choose between Act 2 and Mara Justine
Heidi - I hat having to choose - Mara
Mel B - It's really difficult - I'm going with Mara
Howard - I like both you guys - Mara
Howie - No need to vote.

The acts going through are:
Andrey Moraru
Jaycob Curleb
Aerial Animation
Mat Franco
Mara Justine

Wow... Well 12 more next week.

Cya then. ;-)

America's Got Talent (AGT) 2014 - Live Show @ RCMH - 08/05/2014

RCMH = Radio City Music Hall in New York City

This is the second quarter-final.

Remember - I try to quote and spell names correctly, but as fast as they move sometime and the new keyboard still giving my fingers fits, I paraphrase and do the best I can, sometimes.

Nick is introduced and he introduces the judges.

All Videos - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video
Full Episodes - http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/episodes

The 12 acts from which five will be chosen tonight:
Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Loop Rawlins (Wild West Showman)
John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Darik Santo (Comedian)
Act 2 (Opera Duo)

**

Hart Dance Team (Dance group)
Mel B - Just stunning to watch. Everything was absolutely on point.
Howie - I would say the dancing is dancing as you would expect. What makes this special is the props and what you do with them.
Howard - You had something spectacular for your first dance. This time it seemed the same or a little flat.
Heidi - I feel like you should be flying through the air more, because that's what you do.
(Great dancing and costumes. I thought it was different as they had the whole troup out there to start with - Last time they kinda appeared. It kinda depends on the rest of the show. We'll see.)

Commercials

Loop Rawlinds (Wild West Showman)
Howie - I think you delivered. It was bigger and more exciting. Whips, ropes and fire.
Howard - Every time I see you you do something new. You are superb and superior.
Heidi - To me you're like a rodeo extraveganza.
Mel B - My thing is can it be for an entire show. Can you hold my attention for that long? (He is sure he'd be a great Vegas act, but not necessarily for 90 minutes. Howard pointed out that he's to be a headline act... not a 90 minute show.)
(He's got the Wild West Show down, so far. Would be great if he could do things on horses, and trick shooting. We'll see.)

Commercials

John and Andrew (Ballroom Dancing)
Howard - It's interesting. You said a man dancing with a man - that's not it. But it is. You are such good dancers that it's beyond that.
Heidi - I couldn't take my eyes off of you. You are so fast.
Mel B - You are very very talented. I found it to be a little repetitive... (interrupted)
Howie - You are so good you are going through. We have can't separate the story from the act.
(They are fast and good. I don't know if America is ready for two guys dancing together, though. If you can see it as a "dance act", then it's great. If you think this type of dancing should be a man and woman, then it's off. They don't slow dance - it's all fast dancing, and I don't see a problem with it. Depends on the other acts tonight.)

Commercials

Livy, Matt & Sammy (Singing Trio)
Mel B - I think something went missing from your performance tonight.
Heidi - To me it was a bit of a lackluster performance. Too mellow.
Howard - You didn't seem like headliners. I think you were playing it very very safe.
Howie - I think, Livy, that you were very nervous tonight, but I think you are a superstar. I think you're worthy of going through. America has to vote.
(They are good. As Heidi said, though, they may have been too mellow. Howard thought they needed to kick it harder. They may not make it because there are 12 acts to make into 5. We'll see.)

Commercials

Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Mel B - I didn't want that to stop. I kept saying to myself, how does he do that?
Howie - Hands down, best act tonight. You are what I want to see. You have the control and muscle that I want to see. Spectacular!
Howard - Some guys play golf. I like to paint watercolors. There's an artist that does male figures, and you on that stage remind me of his paintings. I can give you no higher compliment.
Heidi - I want you to go through. You are fantastic.
(Excellent. Very graceful movements, and strength and flexibility to hold some of those poses; Amazing.)

Commercials

Juan Carolos (In-line skating dancer)
Howard buzzed.
Howie - Here's the thing, You show up and everybody smiles. Look at the passion. Did you gain some weight for this performance?
Howard - I'm so irritated. The forced laughter from Howie and Mel. The talented people that we could have put through but Howie and Mel wanted you to go through.
Heidi - Are you the best roller-blader, no. But do I like watching you? Yes.
Mel B - I was smiling and I was genuinely laughing.
(I wasn't laughing. I'm with Howard about putting through real talent instead of "dump acts" (used so they can ensure their acts make it through). Then again, having "dump acts" allows real talent in the show to go through. But if I were an act and know that I almost made it (Vegas week?) and this guy DID and I didn't, I'd be pissed.)

Commercials

Mara Justine (12yo Singer)
Howard - What's amazing is this is a 12yo girl. One note - when you're a kid you feel like you have to belt it out, but I'd like to hear a little more subtly.
Heidi - I feel like you need to sing Adele or Agulera...
Mel B - I think it was shaky in the beginning then you opened up and sang it out. Great job.
Howie - There are people that are getting crushed under the pressure of the 6K in this room, but you didn't. You rose to the occasion.
(I just have the feeling if she'd sung more subtly that Howard would have told her she made it by belting the songs out, and she needed to continue that. So damned if she did, damned if she didn't. Based on her performance tonight, she did a great job. We'll see if she makes it through.)

Commercials

Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Standing O by all judges and audience
Heidi - My favorite part about your act is your concept. Unique and different.
Mel B - It was even better than last time. Magical.
Howie - You make me feel like the luckiest job in the world seeing all this. You're wonderful.
Howard - First of all you're adorable. I thought to myself can she really do better than last time? And you did it. You did it.
(Interesting and fun act. She should make it through.)

Commercials

Jaycob Curleb (Singer)
Heidi - (Sigh) You do have a very sweet voice, but tonight I didn't hear you peak.
Howard - You seemed very controlled. It was a nice performance. I want to see the passion.
Mel B - If I put your story aside then I think it was just flat.
Howie - I think every performance has been getting better and better.
(He sings beautifully, but as they said, it was a bit flat. Part of that could be nerves, and that comes from not having an opening song to feel the audience out. 90 seconds sometimes just is not enough. We'll see.)

Commercials

Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)
Heidi - I always want to catch you guys and there was no way...
Mel B - How do you do it... You do make magic really hot.
Howie - Wow.
Howard - You make magic cool. It's time America to make a magician in the top 5.
(No clue how he did that. Great act.)

Darik Santo (Comedian)
Mel B - I really like him but I didn't laugh once this time...
Heidi - You have an Emo Phillips thing about you, but the material wasn't that funny.
Howard - I am a fan of yours and a fan of your material... You sound like Emo and look a lot like him... I want to see Darik.
Howie - There's comedians and comics. Comedians say funny things and comics say things funny. I want to see him on TV.
(The material was good tonight... Not great, but good. I didn't laugh, but rarely do now-days. I did smile a lot. I didn't remember Emo, but he is a LOT like him. I just think it was a little dry tonight. We'll see.)

Commercials

Act 2 (Opera Duo)
Heidi - You two are an amazing duo. But I'm a fan of opera. You have to move forward.
Mel B - Again, you surprised me. When I heard the song start, I thought oh no. But you filled this place with your voices.
Howie - The power, the tone. I could sense you (Mel) come out of your bad mood.
Howard - I don't know what it was, but I thought it was a little off tonight. I hate to end on a bad note.
(I'd never heard I Will Always Love You operatically. It was strange. Not bad, just strange. They did a decent job of it, but I didn't like the strangeness.)

My picks tonight:
Loop Rawlinds (Wild West Showman)
Andrey Morari (Balancing Act)
Aerial Animation (Aerial performer)
Mat Franco (Close-up Magician)

Results tomorrow night. Cya then. ;-)